Paraformaldehyde

CAS: 30525-89-4

Description:
A solid polymeric form of formaldehyde, typically composed of 8–100 linked formaldehyde monomer units. Usually supplied as white granules with a faint formaldehyde odor resulting from gradual depolymerization. Recognized for its potent antimicrobial activity, paraformaldehyde serves as a highly effective disinfecting and sanitizing agent across multiple sectors.

Key Uses:
  • Surface & Facility Disinfection. Widely applied for antimicrobial treatment of workspaces, equipment, and enclosed environments, providing reliable decontamination against bacteria, viruses, and other pathogenic microorganisms.
  • Pest & Pathogen Control. Integrated into sanitation protocols targeting parasites, invasive species, and harmful microbial populations in agricultural, industrial, and public health settings.
  • Avian Influenza Outbreak Management. Increasingly utilized in emergency response operations for rapid disinfection and containment of bird flu outbreaks, helping to prevent disease spread in affected zones.
  • Fungicidal Applications. Functions as a potent fungicide for controlling mold, mildew, and fungal contamination in storage facilities, processing areas, and sensitive production environments.
  • Veterinary & Livestock Hygiene. Employed in animal husbandry for sanitizing barns, pens, transport vehicles, and other livestock infrastructure, supporting biosecurity measures and herd health management.